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Arnon Milchan (Hebrew: ארנון מילצ'ן; December 6, 1944) is an Israeli businessman who has produced over 130 full-length motion pictures. Milchan, a multi-billionaire and owner of New Regency Films, was also a former key Israeli intelligence operative from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s.
Arnon Milchan produced numerous critical and financial successes. After co-producing Pretty Woman, Milchan formed Regency Enterprises. Regency's film credits include Oscar winners and nominees, as well as popular financial hits, including 12 Years a Slave, L.A. Confidential, JFK, Heat, Fight Club, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and many more. He is considered one of the most prolific independent producers in Hollywood history. He is an Israeli citizen and a resident of Israel.
Milchan was born in Rehovot, Israel, in 1944. His family is Jewish. His father owned a fertilizer company, which Milchan inherited at the age of 21 upon his father's sudden death. Over the years, Milchan turned the company into a successful chemical business. He also earned a degree from the London School of Economics, before he and his company (Milchan Brothers Ltd.) were recruited to LAKAM, a top secret Israeli intelligence organization responsible for obtaining technology and material for Israel's nuclear program, and other highly secretive programs.
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Hollywood has a long history of famous names who did espionage work on the side. Now a new tale of international intrigue is coming to light, this one about film producer Arnon Milchan. As Carter Evans reports, his double life was a not so closely held secret for decades.
He's produced Hollywood blockbusters but Arnon Milchan's former life as a spy could also be the stuff movies are made of.
Arnon Milchan may not be a household name as a hollywood producer who runs New Regency Films, but his movies are. Milchan's company produced, The Revenant, Birdman, The Big Short, and 12 Years A Slave, all of which were nominated for many industry awards, but if you ask Milchan, he'll tell you the movie business stinks. The Hollywood Reporter was granted a rare interview with Milchan and when he was asked about making money making movies here is what Milchan had to say, "The movie business stinks. If somebody asked me, "What's a good way to make money?" I would say, "Stay away from the movie business, period." Take Revenant: You take the cost, you add P&A; [prints and advertising] and the distribution fee — you have $300 million behind one movie. All you pray is to break even or make a litt...
Arnon Milchan is probably one of the most well known Israeli-Americans due to the fact that he produced some of the most famous Hollywood blockbusters including Pretty Woman, Fight Club and LA Confidential.
Arnon Milchan is the only self-made billionaire who openly admitted to being a spy. He is also the richest Israel-born self-made billionaire and one of the most important film producer in Hollywood. For 30 years he lived a double life and a secretive life as a spy for Israel, helping Israel acquired nuclear technology
Arnon Milchan gives Forbes a rare glimpse inside his multi-million dollar collection.
Arnon Milchan (Hollywood Producer) admits to STEALING US Nuclear Secrets for "israel"! And for a "state" that does not have nuclear weapons, DUH! "Samson Option" ANYONE? BESIDES BRINGING THIS ADMITTED SPY/THIEF TO JUSTICE, I DEMAND THAT THE "US GOV." STOP ALL "AID" TO THIS "state" UNTIL IT IS MADE TO SIGN THE NUCLEAR ARMS NON PROLIFERATION AGREEMENT, AND ALLOW IAEA INSPECTIONS OF ALL OF IT'S NUCLEAR, CHEMICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS! IF YOU DIDN'T ALREADY KNOW, IT IS AGAINST US LAW TO GIVE ANY "AID", ETC. TO ANY NATION/STATE THAT HAS NUCLEAR WEAPONS, YET DOES HAS NOT SIGNED THE NUCLEAR ARMS NON PROLIFERATION AGREEMENT! "israel" HAS REFUSED TO SIGN THE NPA, OR ALLOW IAEA INSPECTIONS! For those who don't know, this IS NOT the first, second, or even the third time "israel/jews" have ST...
Arnon Milchan may not be a household name as a hollywood producer who runs New Regency Films, but his movies are. Milchan's company produced, The Revenant, Birdman, The Big Short, and 12 Years A Slave, all of which were nominated for many industry awards, but if you ask Milchan, he'll tell you the movie business stinks. The Hollywood Reporter was granted a rare interview with Milchan and when he was asked about making money making movies here is what Milchan had to say, "The movie business stinks. If somebody asked me, "What's a good way to make money?" I would say, "Stay away from the movie business, period." Take Revenant: You take the cost, you add P&A; [prints and advertising] and the distribution fee — you have $300 million behind one movie. All you pray is to break even or make a litt...
He's produced Hollywood blockbusters but Arnon Milchan's former life as a spy could also be the stuff movies are made of.
Friends gather to honor producer Arnon Milchan in Hollywood.
Hollywood has a long history of famous names who did espionage work on the side. Now a new tale of international intrigue is coming to light, this one about film producer Arnon Milchan. As Carter Evans reports, his double life was a not so closely held secret for decades.
Arnon Milchan gives Forbes a rare glimpse inside his multi-million dollar collection.
Serena Williams, Seal and Jason Alexander show their support to Arnon Milchan and Israel's 60th Anniversary. (Sept. 19
Arnon Milchan is probably one of the most well known Israeli-Americans due to the fact that he produced some of the most famous Hollywood blockbusters including Pretty Woman, Fight Club and LA Confidential.
Arnon Milchan is the main subject of the book 'Confidential: The Life of Secret Agent Turned Hollywood Tycoon', By Joseph Gelman and Meir Doron, receives a lifetime achievement award. Prominent Israeli journalist, Yair Lapid, mentions Milchan's important contributions to Israel's nuclear weapons program (4:24-5:50). Peter Chernin mentions that one should "never tell jokes about a man with easy access to weapons of mass destruction." 'Confidential' can be found at: http://www.amazon.com/Confidential-Secret-Hollywood-Tycoon-Milchan/dp/0615433812.